Thu. Nov 7th, 2024


A child so young, with dreams so bright,
Yet struggles underneath the weight,
Of meals too rich and lack of play,
That burdens early childhood's fate.

Their BMI, a silent gauge,
Above the line that marks the norm,
Obesity wraps in subtle rage,
Their growing body’s tender form.

In genes, perhaps, the seed is sown,
A family history, passed along,
But choices made, both ours and theirs,
Can help them rise, can make them strong.

Sugary drinks, fast foods they crave,
With screens to fill their idle time,
The playground calls, but oft denied,
The price of comfort climbs, and climbs.

The risks grow large, with every pound—
Diabetes whispers near,
High blood pressure, heart’s rebound,
And self-esteem weighed down with fear.

But there is hope within the fight,
A path to health, a life renewed,
Where fruits and greens replace the plight,
And movement sparks a brighter mood.

With family close, together they,
Can walk the road toward wellness still,
To shape a life where joy holds sway,
And strength is found in heart and will.

Prevention comes in simple ways,
Encouraging the change of tides,
To lift the weight that shadows play,
And let their spirits soar with pride.

By SG